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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.24, 3,143.95 and 1,492.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.24, 3,143.95 and 1,492.65 is: 2,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.24 : 3,143.95 = 1,492.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.24/3,143.95 = 1,492.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.24x = 3,143.95 × 1,492.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.24x = 4,692,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,818.83/2,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.75

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